AGGRAVATED MALICIOUS WOUNDING:
• On June 14 at 11:22 p.m., two men known to each other were outside a residential building in the 4300 block of 4th Street North when they became engaged in a verbal dispute, Arlington police said.
The incident escalated to a physical altercation, during which the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim with a knife before fleeing the scene on foot, police said.
The victim sustained injuries described as significant but non-life-threatening and was transported to an area hospital.
During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified and a warrant for his arrest was obtained. The following day, officers located the suspect inside a residence in the 800 block of South Oakland Street and took him into custody. A knife was recovered from the scene, police said.
The suspect – 42-year-old Nicolas Godinez-Andres of Arlington – was arrested and charged with aggravated malicious wounding. He was held without bond.
ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON POLICE:
• On June 20 at 4:58 p.m., an officer observed a parked an unoccupied vehicle that had been flagged as stolen in a parking garage in the 800 block of Army Navy Drive, Arlington police said.
Additional officers responded to the scene, and a short time later, a man and woman approached and entered the vehicle, police said.
Officers conducted a vehicle stop, during which the suspect, who was the driving, accelerated and fled from officers, striking an occupied police vehicle that subsequently nearly struck an officer on foot, causing the officer to jump out of the way to avoid being hit, police said.
While the suspect attempted to exit the parking garage, additional responding officers attempted a second vehicle stop. Officers issued commands to the occupants of the vehicle and the suspect rammed an occupied police vehicle before they were taken into custody.
No injuries were reported. During the course of the investigation, a handgun modified to be fully automatic was recovered along with ammunition, high-capacity magazines, suspected narcotics, a stolen license plate and credit cards not belonging to the suspect, police said.
The suspect – 19-year-old Khairi Jones of the District of Columbia – was arrested, charged with a variety of weapons, gun, theft and vehicular charges, and was held without bond.
ROBBERY:
• On June 15 at 2:22 p.m., a woman was exiting a store in the 1100 block of South Hayes Street when security sensors alerted an employee to a problem, Arlington police said.
The employee confronted the suspect, and during the interaction the suspect struck the employee before exiting and fleeing the scene on foot, police said.
Responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect, yielding negative results.
The suspect is described as a black female, approximately 5’8”, 130 pounds, with long black hair.
• On June 15 at 3:19 p.m., a man entered a business in the 2600 block of Columbia Pike when an employee recognized him from a prior interaction, Arlington police said.
The employee confronted the suspect, who was using a self-checkout kiosk, police said. The suspect then made threatening statements towards the employee and exited the business without payment.
Responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect yielding negative results. The suspect is described as a black male, in his 30s.
• On June 16 at 9:50 p.m., two women stole a woman’s credit cards and personal belongings from the back room of a business in the 1300 block of South Joyce Street, then fled the scene, Arlington police said.
The victim received alerts for fraudulent activity on her credit card, and upon further investigation, she observed the suspects outside of a business in possession of her personal belongings, police said.
The victim confronted the suspects and a physical altercation ensued, during which the victim sustained minor injuries, police said. The suspects then ran from the area.
The suspects are described as black females.
• On June 21 at 1:28 a.m., a man was loading food items into his vehicle in the 500 block of 23rd Street when a verbal dispute with another person ensued, Arlington police said.
The suspect then pushed the victim, stole the food items and began to flee the scene on foot, police said.
The victim called police, during which the suspect returned the items to the victim’s vehicle before entering a dark-colored sedan and fleeing the scene.
Responding officers canvassed the area for the suspect yielding negative results. Medics responded and evaluated and released the victim on scene.
The suspect is described as a black male, 5’3”.
BURGLARY/UNLAWFUL ENTRY:
• Sometime between June 13 at 5 p.m. and June 14 at 8 a.m., a home in the 1300 block of South Columbus Street was burglarized.
• On June 19 at 1:35 a.m., a suspect or suspects attempted to force entry to a closed business in the 3400 block of Washington Boulevard.
The suspects fled without making entry.
• On June 19 at 10:03 p.m., a man entered a residential building in the 2700 block of South Fern Street and began stealing coins from laundry machines, Arlington Police said.
Responding officers located the suspect on scene and took him into custody without incident. During the course of the investigation, burglarious tools were recovered, police said.
Medics responded and transported the suspect to an area hospital for medical evaluation.
The suspect – 59-year-old Dennis Miller of no fixed address – was arrested and charged with burglary and possession of burglarious tools.
STOLEN VEHICLE:
• On June 17, Arlington police reported that a blue 2018 Hyundai Elantra with Virginia plates was reported stolen the day before from the 1600 block of South Joyce Street.
• On June 18, Arlington police reported that a black 2013 Mercedes-Benz C320 with Virginia plates was reported stolen the day before from the 1200 block of South Barton.
• On June 20, Arlington police reported that a white 2022 Nissan Sentra with North Carolina plates was reported stolen on June 17 from the 2000 block of Richmond Highway.
• The Arlington County Police Department on June 21 reported that four vehicles were reported stolen on June 18:
A green 2023 Honda motorcycle with Virginia plates was reported stolen from the 1800 block of North Lynn Street. A blue 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC with Virginia plates was reported stolen from the 4300 block of Lorcom Lane. A black 2013 Hyundai Elantra with Virginia plates was reported stolen from the 700 block of South Dickerson Street. A red 2023 Hyundai Kona with South Carolina plates was reported stolen from the 2600 bock of Richmond Highway.
NINE NEW OFFICERS GRADUATE FROM ACADEMY:
• The Arlington County Police Department’s ranks increased by nine during graduation ceremonies for Session 150 of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on June 17.
The Arlington contingent includes four men and five women from six different states, one of whom is a native Arlingtonian. All nine officers hold higher-education degrees and one possesses prior military experience. Session 150 includes officers fluent in Spanish, Creole French and Georgian.
Having successfully completed more than 800 hours of training at the academy, the new officers will now complete the department’s local and field-training programs as part of their yearlong journey to becoming solo police officers in Arlington.
Like many departments nationally, the Arlington County Police Department has faced staffing challenges as existing officers in recent years either have retired or left for other positions.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE GROWS BY 13 DEPUTIES:
• The Arlington County Sheriff’s Department has grown by 13 new deputies following graduation ceremonies held June 17 for Session 150 of the six-month Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy.
The event marked “a milestone” for the new deputies, Sheriff Jose Quiroz said.
“Their rigorous training has prepared them to uphold the
highest standards of safety and justice, and they will play a crucial role ensuring the security of our detention facility and courthouse,” he said.
The new deputies were now complete several weeks of field training in preparation for their duties.
As with many public-safety agencies, the Sheriff’s Office is hiring personnel. “Our values of commitment, diversity, integrity, respect and teamwork are just a few of the many reasons why applying to be on our team, may be a good fit for you,” the office said.
